Gayle j yaverbaum, Phd penn State Harrisburg

Master of Arts in Computer Science, Temple University, 1981.

Master of Public Administration, Pennsylvania State University, June 1975.

Bachelor of Business (With High Distinction), Pennsylvania State University, 1973.

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  Assessment Leadership Task Force, led faculty assessment for the campus
  
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  Online teaching and curriculum development - INFSY 540 – Knowledge Management, a course designed for MBA students.
  
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  Online iMBA assessment process, Penn State University in support AACSB Accreditation
  

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  Co-chair of School of Business Administration assessment committee for AACSB accreditation.
  
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  Taught both undergraduate and graduate courses in Information Systems.
  
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  Worked with students and faculty to develop online course segments.
  
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  Campus leader – developing and integrating technology into the classroom.
  

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  Worked with instructional designers and faculty develop online course work and participated in related workshops.
  

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  Consulted with several institutions relative to program accreditation – 2004-2006.
  
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  Harry I. Yaverbaum, PC, Hardware and software for accounting firm, 1995-present.
  
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  Harry Cramer, Inc., Car Dealership and Leasing Agent, Designed and wrote a database system and consultation pertaining to system purchases; 1985-86 and spring 1994.
  
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  Temple University, Harrisburg Campus, summer 1988.
  
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  Commonwealth Packaging Company, Harrisburg, Pa., 1986, System requirements analysis and system selection.
  
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  Pennsylvania State Legislature, Bi Partison Management Committee, 1985, Analysis of information needs.
  

Breslawski, S., Fowler, J., Stegman, R. and Yaverbaum, G., Microcomputer Applications for Managers: A Hands On Approach, Harrisburg, Pa.: Idea Group Publishing Company, 1990.

Khosrowpour, M. and Yaverbaum, G., ed. Information Technology Resources Utilization and Management: Issues and Trends, Harrisburg, Pa.: Idea Group Publishing Company, 1990.
Parts of Books

Breslawski, S. and Yaverbaum, G. Expert Systems Applied To Management Information Systems: Intelligent Decision Support, in Information Technology Resources Utilization and Management: Issues and Trends, Khosrowpour, M. and Yaverbaum, G.J.,ed., Harrisburg, Pa.: Idea Group Publishing Company, 1990.

Reichgelt, H. and Yaverbaum, G., Accountability and Accreditation: Putting Information systems Accreditation into Perspective, Communications of the Association for Information Systems, 2008.

Yaverbaum, G. and Reichgelt, H., Computing Accreditation: Evolution and Trends, Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Engineering, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 2008.

Lidtke, D. and Yaverbaum, G. (2002). Developing Accreditation for Information Systems Education, IT Professional.

Yaverbaum, G.J., Williams, V., Williams, B., Fortner, B. (Spring 2002). Visual Design Model (VDM) to Develop Web-Based Instructional Problem-Solving: Teachers' Dilemma, Journal of Visual Literacy, 21(1), 95-106.

Ocker, R. and Yaverbaum, G.J. (Spring 2002) Collaborative Learning Environments: Exploring Student Attitudes and Satisfaction in Face-to-Face and Asynchronous Computer Conferencing Settings, Journal of Interactive Learning Research, 12(4), 427-448.

Pendharkar, P., J. Rodger, G. Yaverbaum, N. Herman and M. Benner (1999). Association, Statistical, Mathematical and Neural Approaches for Mining Breast Cancer Patterns. Expert Systems With Applications, 17 (3).

Ocker, R. and Yaverbaum, G. Asynchronous computer-mediated Communication versus Face-to-face Collaboration: Results on Student Learning, Quality and Satisfaction, Group Decision and Negotiation, 8(5), 427-440.

Liebowitz, J., Yaverbaum, G., and Silvers, L. (1999). Web-based Multimedia Case Studies: Ahead of our Time, Communications and Forum, Kybernetes, 28 (2), 211-215.

Liebowitz, J. and Yaverbaum, G. (1999). Making Learning Fun: The Use of Web-Based Cases, Journal of Computer Information Systems, XXXIX: 1,14-29.

Yaverbaum, G. and Liebowitz, J. (1998). GoFigure Inc.: A Hypermedia WEB-Based Case, Computers and Education, 30 (3-4). 147-156.

Yaverbaum, G., Kulkarni, M., and Wood, C. (1997). Multimedia Projection: An Exploratory Study of Student Perceptions Regarding Interest, Organization, and Clarity, Journal of Educational Multimedia and Hypermedia, 6:2, 139-154.

Subramanian, G., Yaverbaum, G., and Brandt, S. (1997) An Empirical Evaluation of Factors Influencing Expert Systems Effectiveness, The Journal of Systems and Software, 38, 255-261.

Martin, B., Yaverbaum, G., and Subramanian, (1996). G. Benefits from Expert Systems: An Exploratory Investigation, Expert Systems With Applications, 11:1, 53-58.

Yaverbaum, G. and Nadarajan, U. (1996). Introducing Telecommunication Concepts: An Experiment in Multimedia and Learning, Computers and Education, 26:4, 215-224.

Yaverbaum, G.J. (1993). Working Towards a Multimedia Learning Environment: Experiences in the Classroom, Journal of Information Systems Education, 5:2, 2-7.

Yaverbaum, G. J. and Nosek, J. (1992). Empirical Evaluation of Information System Education and Training As It Impacts User Satisfaction, Information and Management, 22, 217-225.

Yaverbaum, G.J. and Reynolds, M.A. (1992). Managerial Problem Identifier: A Prototype That Integrates Expert System and Decision Support Technologies, Expert Systems With Applications, 3, 507-515.

Nosek. J. and Yaverbaum, G.J. (1991). Overcoming Obstacles to University and Industry Synergism in Information System Education: A Case Study, Education for Information, 9:1.

Yaverbaum, G.J. and Culpan, O. (1990). Exploring the Dynamics of the End-User Environment: Impact of Education and Task Differences on Change, Human Relations 43:5, 439-454.

Yaverbaum, G. and Khosrowpour, M. (1989). Exploring the Crisis in Information System Education: Educators and Executives Concur on Many Issues, Education and Computing 4, 119-123.

Yaverbaum, G.J. and Culpan, O. (1988). Foundations for Understanding the Users' Environment: A Study of Management and Clerical Workers, Journal of Applied Business Research 4:4, 97-104.

Wilson, J.,Adams, E., Baouendi, H., Marion, W. and Yaverbaum, G.J. (1988). Computer Science Education in the People's Republic of China the Late 1980's, Communications of the ACM, 31:8, 956-964.

Yaverbaum, G.J., Nosek, J. and Nicotera, R. (1988). A Normative Approach to Computer Education: University and Government Cooperate in an Effort to Develop Curriculum, Computer Science Education, I:1, 63-72.

Yaverbaum, G. (1988). Critical Factors in the User Environment, An Experimental Study of Users, Organizations, and Tasks, MIS Quarterly 12:1, 74-90.

Yaverbaum, G. (1988), Requirement Methods: A Framework of Current Techniques, Journal of Information Systems Management, 17-21.

Yaverbaum, G. and Culpan, O. (1996). Human Resource Planning: Inadequate Concern on the Part of Managers Results in Low Productivity, Journal of Systems Management, 37:12, 32-35.

Yaverbaum, G. and Sherr, D. (1986). Experimental Results Toward the Customization of Information Systems, Human Relations, 39:2, 117-134.

Yaverbaum, G., Lidtke, D., Reichgelt H., and Zweben, S., Outcomes Based Computing Accreditation Program Assessment, Proceedings of the Thirty-sixth Special Interest Group in Computer Science Education (SIGCSE), Covington, KT, March 2007.

Zweben, S., Reichgelt, H. and Yaverbaum, G. Computing Accreditation: A New Criteria Structure and New Flexibility, Proceedings of the Thirty-fifth Special Interest Group in Computer Science Education (SIGCSE), St. Louis, February 2006.

Yaverbaum, G. and Ocker, R. Designing the Virtual Classroom: A Study of Student Perceptions Related to Collaborative Learning Techniques, WEB'98 Proceedings of the Association for Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Orlando, FL. November 1998.

Yaverbaum, G. Challenges and Pitfalls of Web-based Learning, panel abstract, WEB’98 Proceedings of the Association for Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) International Conference, Orlando, FL., November 1998.

Yaverbaum, G. Computing for Education and Training - Part 4: Grassroots Experiences, Panel Abstract, Proceedings of the Information Resources Management Association International Conference, Vancouver, B.C., May 1997.

Yaverbaum, G. Communication Technologies in Support of Classroom and Distance Education, Panel Abstract, Proceedings of the Information Resources Management Association International Conference, Washington, D.C., May 1996.

Yaverbaum, G. Developing Complex Multimedia Presentations: When No Single Program Will Do It, Panel Abstract, Proceedings of the Information Resources Management Association International Conference, Washington, D.C., May 1996.

Yaverbaum, G. Multimedia Computing for Education and Training - Part 3: The Never Ending Story, Panel Abstract, Proceedings of the Information Resources Management Association International Conference, Washington, D.C., May 1996.

Yaverbaum, Gayle J. TELECOM: An Analysis of Hypermedia in Higher Education, Proceedings of the Association for Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) International Conference, Boston, June 1996.

Subramanian, G., Yaverbaum, G. and Brandt, S. An Empirical Evaluation of Factors Influencing Expert Systems Effectiveness, Decision Sciences Institute, November 1995.

Yaverbaum, G.Multimedia Paradox: Where do we go from here? Proceedings of the Association for Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE) International Conference, Graz, Austria, Summer 1995.

Yaverbaum, G. Using Multimedia Technology: Different Approaches and Controversial Issues, Proceedings of the ACM Special Interest Group on Computer Education (SIGCSE), panel, February 1995.

Farquhar, J.D., Kempski, L., Nadarajan, U. and Yaverbaum, G. (1995). Multimedia Tutorials in an Academic Environment, Video, ACM Multimedia ‘95 Video Program.

Yaverbaum, G. Using Technology to Motivate Students In the Classroom: An Analysis of a Multimedia Experience, Proceedings of the Information Resources Management Association, (Executive Abstract), May 1993.

Yaverbaum, G., Beckman, T., Paul, R. and King, D. Training Knowledge Engineers, Proceedings of the World Congress on Expert Systems, Orlando, December 1991.

Yaverbaum, G. and Breslawski, S. Expert Support for the Systems Analyst: A First Step Toward Improved System Design, Proceedings of the Decision Science Institute, San Diego, November 1990.

Culpan, O. and Yaverbaum, G.J. Human Factors in Computer Technology: An Empirical Investigation of Programmers and Analysts, Abstract in Proceedings of the Decision Science Institute, San Diego, November 1990.

Breslawski, S. and Yaverbaum, G. J. Incorporating the Technical Intermediary: A New Approach to Expert Multi-Criteria Decision Support, Proceedings of the Decision Science Institute, New Orleans, November 1989.

Breslawski, S. Choi, D. and Yaverbaum, G. Delineation of the Problem Solving Environment: A Conceptual Foundation for Intelligent Decision Support, Proceedings of the Decision Science Institute, New Orleans, November 1989.

Affisco, J. F. Chandra, M., Rao, S.and Yaverbaum, G. Teaching the Expert Systems Course: A Workshop, Abstract in Proceedings of the Decision Science Institute, National Conference Decision Science Institute, New Orleans, November 1989.

Nosek, J. and Yaverbaum, G. University and Industry Cooperation in Information System Education: Advantages of and Obstacles To, Abstract in Proceedings of the Decision Science Institute, National Conference Decision Science Institute, New Orleans, November 1989.

Breslawski, S. and Yaverbaum, G. Knowledge-Based Systems: A Renaissance for Normative Multi-Criteria Decision Models, Proceedings of the Decision Science Institute, Las Vegas, November 1988.

Yaverbaum, G. Microcomputer Applications in Business Curricula, Proceedings of the Decision Science Institute, National Conference, Las Vegas, November 1988.

Yaverbaum, G. Requirement Methods: A Graduate Level Course That Integrates Software Engineering Principles With Information Theory, Proceedings of the Association for Computing Machinery Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education, Atlanta, February 1988.

Yaverbaum, G. and Culpan, O. The Affects of Technology in the User Environment: A Study of Management and Clerical Employees, Proceedings of the National Conference of the Decision Science Institute, Boston, November 1987.

Culpan, O. and Yaverbaum, G. Human Factors in Computer Technology As Experienced by Users and Technicians, Proceedings of the Association of Human Resource Management National Conference, Philadelphia, November 1987.

Yaverbaum, G. J. and Nosek, J. Computer Literacy Curriculum for Managers: A Cooperative Venture Between a University and Government Agency, Journal People to People Computers in Education Delegation, 1987. Presented paper in People's Republic of China, Beijing and Xi'an, May 1987.

Yaverbaum, G. Information Systems at the University Level: An Evaluation of an Integrated Approach, Journal People to People Computers in Education Delegation, 1987.

Yaverbaum, G. Nosek, J. and Nicatera, R. The Introduction of New Technology Can Be A Threat: Management Education for Large Scale Innovation, Proceedings of the Educators' and Trainers' Conference at DATACON, St. Louis, March 1987.

Yaverbaum, G. An Evaluation of a Realistic Approach to MIS, Proceedings of the Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education Technical Symposium, Computer Science Conference, Association of Computing Machinery, St. Louis, February 1987.

Yaverbaum, G. and Culpan, O, Motivational Constraints in the User Environment, Proceedings of the Computer Science Conference, Association for Computing Machinery, February 1986.

Khosrowpour, M. and Yaverbaum, G. Do Top Executives Share the Same View as Educators Regarding MIS Managers' Skills? Proceedings of the American Institute for Decision Sciences National Conference, November 1985.

Khosrowpour, M. and. Yaverbaum, G. Assessing the Human Element in Information Management, Proceedings of The Association of Human Resource Management National Conference, November 1985.

Creative Accomplishments/Development Work:

Yaverbaum, G., Willard-Holt, C., Sawyer, B., Kitlan, D., and Watson, S. Educational Research Methods, Interactive Learning Tutorial, WEB-Based Case, Fall 2002.

Yaverbaum, G., Fortner, B., Williams, V., Williams, B., Lindenberger, M., Sanghvi, S. Teacher’s Dilemma, WEB-based interactive case, Fall 1998.

Yaverbaum, G., Liebowitz, J. and Silvers, L., IAM Tax Case, WEB-based interactive case, /www.psu.edu/~gjy1/temp/, Fall 1997.

Yaverbaum, G. Leibowitz, J., GoFigure, Inc., WEB-based interactive case, /www.psu.edu/~gjy1/case/, Fall 1997.

Yaverbaum, G. TELECOM, multimedia tutorial, 1996.

Yaverbaum, G. and Kochanov, J. Engaging Student Programmers: Comparing Paired and Individual Learning Experiences, SBA Working Paper Series, #34, 2004.

Yaverbaum, G., Feinstein, D., Gorgone, J., Kasper, J., Valacich, J., Zant, R. Information Systems Environment, SBA Working Paper Series, #35, 2004.
Other:

Yaverbaum, Gayle J. (1996). Technology Integration for High Quality Improvement in Education, Editorial Preface, Information Resources Management Journal, 9: 3, Summer 1996, 3-4.

Yaverbaum, G. (1993). Using Technology to Motivate Students in the Classroom: An Analysis of a Multimedia Experience, Information Management Bulletin, 6:3, 6:21.

Yaverbaum, G. (1989). Industry and Academia: Sharing Experiences and Promoting Research, Information Management Bulletin, Information Resources Management Association, 2: 1.

Yaverbaum, G. (1987). End User Satisfaction Results in Information System Success, Information Resources Management Bulletin, Association of Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior.

Yaverbaum, G.J. (1985). A Decision Making Environment in the Classroom, SIGSEE Bulletin, ACM Special Interest Group on Education.

Yaverbaum, G. (1984). The OR-D Medical Management System, Physicians and Computers.

Yaverbaum, G.J. (1984). The Selection of a Computer System, Pennsylvania Dental Journal.

Quality Matters (QM) Workshop on Evaluation of On Line Learning , spring 2008, Penn State Harrisburg.

ABET Summit, Workshop on Accreditation, presenter, Lake Tahoe, October 2007.

ABET Accreditation Training Workshop for Evaluators of Pilot Programs, presenter, Orlando, June, 2007.

ABET Accreditation Training Workshop for Pilot Programs, St. Louis, March 2005.

IS Environment, ABET Workshop for Information Systems Accreditation, AMCIS Conference, New York, August 2004.

Assessment Techniques, Session Leader, Birds of a Feather, St. Louis, SIGCSE 2005, St. Louis.

Project Teams: Merging Two Graduate Courses, Teaching and Learning Consortium, (with V. Williams and B. Williams), Penn State Harrisburg, April 2002.

Preparing for Information Systems Accreditation, invited participant, ACM Special Interest Group in Computer Science Education, March, 2002.

Preparing Students for the 21rst Century WorkForce, panel discussion at the Technology Leadership Academy for School Board Directors (SBTLA), Harrisburg/Hershey Marriot, June, 2002.

Information Systems Accreditation Criteria , Association of Information Management Conference, panel member, Boston, MA., August 2000.

Project Kaleidoscope Summer Institute. Presenter, Series D workshops, Computer and Information Sciences, Snowbird, July 2001.

Preparing for Information Systems Accreditation, invited participant, ACM Special Interest Group in Computer Science, March, 2002.

Workshop, Computing Sciences Accreditation Board, participant, Charlotte, NC., March, 2001.

Workshop on Problem-Based Learning, presented to faculty at the Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC), April 2001.

Proposed Information Systems Accreditation Criteria , ACM Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education, Austin, TX., March 2000. Invited Participant.

NSF Sponsored Work on Information Systems Accreditation. Nineteenth Annual ISECON Conference (Information Systems Education). Panel, October 1999. Invited Participant.

Teacher's Dilemma, 6^th Annual Teaching and Learning with Technology Symposium, University Park, April 1999 (with B. Fortner, S. Sandhya, B. Williams, V. Williams).

Technology and Education: Are We Opening Pandora's Box, Department of Electrical engineering and Computer Science, George Washington University, February 1999.

Challenges and Pitfalls of Web-based Learning, panel, WEB’98, International Conference of the Association for Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Orlando, FL., November 1998.

Successfully Navigating the Emerging Learning Environment, Faculty Exposition, Penn State University, invited participant, May, 1998.

Computer Conferencing to Support Collaborative Learning, 5^th Annual Teaching and Learning with Technology Symposium, University Park, April 1997 (with Ocker, R.).

Dean’s Invitational Teaching and Learning with Computers Seminar, presenter and staff, University Park, May, 1996.

Faculty Thinktank, invited participant, symposium to share views on technology use for distance education, sponsored by Continuing Distance Education, Penn State University, April 19, 1996.

Computer Conferencing, 4^th Annual Teaching and Learning with Technology Symposium, University Park, April 1996 (with R. Ocker).

American Assembly of Collegial Schools of Business (AACSB) workshop on Writing a Candidacy Proposal, St. Louis, October 1994.

Getting, Keeping, and Growing in an Academic Job in the '90s, Workshop Leader, Information Resources Management International Conference, May 1994.

Institutional Incorporation of Multimedia Computing for Education and Training: Problems and Solutions, Panel, Information Resources Management Conference, May 1994.

Using Technology to Motivate Students in the Classroom, Information Resources Management International Conference, Salt Lake City, May 1993.

Do's and Don'ts of Publishing: Quality Publication, Panel Chair, Information Resources Management International Conference, Salt Lake City, May 1993.

Do's and Don'ts of Publishing, Panel Chair, Information Resources Management International Conference, Charleston, May 1992.

Technical Session Planning, Conference Organizer's Workshop, Association for Computing Machinery, Kansas City, March 1992.

Information Resources Management: Research Trends, Panel, National Conference Decision Sciences Institute, San Diego, November 1990.

Teaching/Structuring Expert System Courses, ORSA/TIMS Joint National Meeting, Philadelphia, September 1990.

How To Develop Journal Articles, Workshop, International Conference of the Information Resources Management Association, Hershey, Pa., May 1990.

Teaching/Structuring An Expert System Course, panel, ORSA/TIMS National Conference, Philadelphia, October 1990.

Artificial Intelligence in Industrial Settings, panel, National Educational Computing Conference, Dallas, June 1988.

Cross-Cultural Education: The Effective Use of Computers in Training in Developing Countries, Symposium, The National Conference of the Decision Science Institute, Boston, November 1987.

Macromedia Flash, Special Interest Group in Computer Science Education, Reno, NV, February 2003.

JAVA Servlets Special Interest Group in Computer Science Education, Reno, NV, February 2003.

IST Faculty Development Workshops, University Park, May 2002, November 2002.

National Science Foundation, Laboratory Equipment, Washington, D.C., February 17-19, 1999, Invited Reviewer.

ISCC'99, Information Systems-Centric Curriculum '99, supported by National Science Foundation grants, 1998-99, Invited Reviewer.

Telematics and Informatics (with S. Reisman), Special issue on Multimedia Technologies, Systems, and Applications, Vol. 14, No. 1, February 1997, Guest Editor.

The Information Resources Management Journal, Associate Editor, 1988-1998.

Promotion and Tenure Committee, Drexel University, Fall 1994, Outside Reviewer.

Promotion and Tenure Committee, Georgia State University, Spring 1994, Outside Reviewer.

The Information Resource Management Journal, Special Issue on Multimedia, Fall 1993, Guest Editor (with J. Liebowitz).

National Science Foundation, Instructional and Laboratory Improvement Program, Washington, D.C. February 1994, Review Panel.

National Science Foundation, Instructional and Laboratory Improvement Program, Washington, D.C., February 1993, Review Panel.

Introduction to MIS, Focus Group, John Wiley Publishing Company, May 1992.

IEEE Computer, Reviewer, 1992.

Communications of the ACM, reviewer, 1990.

Mis Quarterly, reviewer.

Journal of Microcomputer Systems Management, Editorial Review Board, 1989.

Decision Science Institute, reviewer, Mid West Conference, 1988.

ACM Special Interest Group on Computer Science Education, reviewer for National Conference 1988-1991.

National Educational Computing Conference, reviewer, June 1987.

Addison Wesley, reviewer, Microcomputer Applications, Larry Goldstein, 1986.

DPMA, Model Curriculum for Information Systems for Associate Degree Programs, reviewer, 1985.

Yaverbaum, G. WebCams for INFSY 540, Teaching and Learning with Technology, mini grant, $1600, 2005.

Yaverbaum, G. Information Technology Wireless Lab, mini grant, $15,000, awarded by the Penn State University School of Information Sciences and Technology, March 2002.

Ocker, R. and Yaverbaum, G. Proposal to Integrate Laptops into Information Systems Courses. Grant consists of laptops for 30 to 40 students and 2 faculty, especially equipped classroom, and student worker, approximately $160,000.

Brinkley, R. Fortner, B., Williams, B. Williams, V. and Yaverbaum, G., Teacher Preparation Utilizing the Case Study Method and Collaborative Instruction in an Online Interactive Environment, Educational Technology Services, $6,000, 1998-99.

Ocker, R. and Yaverbaum, G. Integration of Collaborative Learning in IS Program, Schreyer Institute for Innovation and Learning, Penn State University, $2000, 1997-98.

Ocker, R. and Yaverbaum, G. Empirical Study of Technology in Support of Distance Collaborative Learning, Penn State Harrisburg Research Council, $3130, 1996-97.

General Graphic Services, Principle Investigator, $18,634, 1994-95.

Penn State University, Grant for Improvement of Undergraduate Education, for Multimedia Support, 1992, $649.

CBEL Technology Initiative Grant, The Integration of Multimedia With Information System Concepts to Support an Introductory Course in MIS, Pennsylvania State University, 1992-93.

EXSYS Inc., Software Grant, EXSYS Professional (Expert System Software), August 1992, $10,990. This software is used to teach both graduate and undergraduate courses in Expert Systems.

Index Technology, Software Grant, Excellerator (Computer Aided Software Engineering Tools), Fall 1990, $36,600.

Pennsylvania State Harrisburg, Research Initiation Grant, $3,000, 1989-90.

Temple University, Research Incentive Fund Grant, $5,000, 1988 (with J. Nosek and S. Breslawski).

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Development and Evaluation of Management Training in Computer-based Information Systems, Phase I, $23,000, November 1985-July 1986.

Association for Computing Machinery Special Interest Group on Business Data Processing and Management, for Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Education and Training in Implementing Information Systems, $1,000, 1986.

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Workshop for managers, November 1984, Capitol College, Pennsylvania State University.

Pennsylvania State University, Research Grant, $879, for research in Requirement Analysis for Decision Support.

Pennsylvania State University, Research Grant, $200, for research in the area of software engineering, 1982.

Cooperative Education Coordinator, Capitol College, Pennsylvania State University, January 1973 through June 1974. Developed a program of cooperative education as part of Federal grant.

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  Educator of the Year, Association for Information Technology Professionals Education Special Interest Group, 2005.
  
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  Technology Teacher of the Year, Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania, March 1999.
  
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  MIS Student Club, Penn State Harrisburg, Award for Support and Service, May 1993.
  
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  CM Faculty Student Service Award, Temple University, May 1988.
  
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  Distinguished Paper Award, Association of Human Resource Management National Conference, Boston, Mass., November 1985.
  

ABET

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  Computer Accreditation Commission (CAC) Executive Committee of ABET, 2004-present.
  
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    Chair, 2008-09
    
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    Chair Elect, 2007-2008.
    
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    Vice Chair of Operations, 2006-07.
    
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    Team Chair and Editor for Accreditation Reviews, ABET, Inc. 2004-present.
    
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  Train-Peer Reviewers and Team Chairs for 1) Computer Science Programs and 2) Information Systems Programs 2004-present. Assisted in development and presentation of online web-based training.
  
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  Computer Sciences Accreditation Board (CSAB), 2002-2004.
  
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    Accreditation Reviewer, Information Systems, Computer Science Accrediting Board (CSAB), 2001-2004.
    
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  AIS Curriculum Committee, 2001.
  
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    National Science Foundation, Task Force to Investigation of Information Systems Accreditation, 1998-99.
    

Association for Computing (ACM):

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  Special Interest Groups (SIG) Board, 1989-1998.
  
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  Area Director, Special Interest Group 1992-1998;
  
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  Tutorial Committee, Multimedia '95 Conference
  
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  Chair, Special Task Force for Special Interest Group (SIG) Structure, 1992
  
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  Conferences Advisory Committee Chair, 1989-1992
  
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  Vice Chair Conferences Board, 1989-1992
  
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  Election committee 1986-1989
  
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  Membership committee, 1985-1986
  
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  Publicity chair, 1984 Computer Science Conference, Philadelphia, Pa
  
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  Participant Conference Organizers Workshop 1988, 1989,1990,1991,1994 .
  
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  Publicity chair, 1984 Computer Science Conference, Philadelphia, Pa.
  
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  Special Interest Group for Computer Science Education (ACM), Refereed Papers Chair, 1990
  

Association for the Advancement of Education, member 1994-present.

Conference presenter, 1995; 1996.
Information Resource Management Association

Advisory Program Committee, International Conference, 1999

International Conference; Track Chair, International

Conference, Memphis, 1991

Conference Co Chair, Hershey, Pa., May 1990

Advisory Board, 1988

Central Pennsylvania Chapter, 1980-1982. Member 1979-1990.

Association for Information Technology Professionals Education Special Interest Group, Conference Speaker, November 2005.

Penn State Harrisburg Board of Advisors, Technology at PSH, Guest Speaker, fall 2002

Graduate Programs at Penn State Harrisburg, Lecture Series, Penn State Downtown Center, Harrisburg, September 2002.

The Integration of Technology into Information Systems Curriculum, Central Pennsylvania Technology Council Meeting, Penn State Harrisburg, June 1999.

Computer Conferencing and the Creative Process, SBA Lecture Series, Eastgate - April 1998.

Penn State Harrisburg, Computer Facilities Committee, Multimedia presentation, May 1993.

Penn State Harrisburg, School of Public Administration, Expert Systems Development, June 1991.

Penn State Harrisburg, The End-User Phenomena, March 1988.

Penn State Harrisburg, Computer Literacy for our Employees, March 1988.

Pennsylvania State University, Capitol Campus, Middletown, Pa., Faculty Women's Group, The Impact of Computer Technology, March 1985.

American Association of University Women, Hershey, Pa., Women In The Workplace, panel member, November 1985.

Pennsylvania State University, Capitol Campus, Middletown, Pa. Provost Lecture Series, Computers and You, September 1984.

West Hanover Township Lion's Club, Computers In Business, Spring 1984.

Pennsylvania Dental Association, "Computers in the Dental Practice," September 1983.
Personal News Publicity:

Harrisburg Patriot News, Harrisburg, Pa., October 16, 2005, recognition for election as chair elect of the ABET Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC).

Penn State Harrisburg Professor Honored, Harrisburg Patriot News, Harrisburg, Pa., October 16, 2005.

Educator of the Year, Currents, 11(3), Harrisburg, Pa., spring 1999.

Trade Talk, Harrisburg Patriot News, Harrisburg, Pa., April 1, 1999. (Article discusses Awards presented by the Technology Council of Central Pennsylvania. (Previously sited Technology Council of the Year Award was received).

Penn State Offers Dual Degree in Pharmacology, Business, Central Pennsylvania Business Journal, Harrisburg, Pa. July 12, 1996. (Article describing new Program with I developed with the Hershey Medical Center).

One Course Leads to Another for Penn State Professor, The Patriot News, Harrisburg, Pa., November 8, 1983.

Survey Measures Impact of Capitol Campus on Area, Middletown Press and Journal, July 2, 1975.
ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT:
The Pennsylvania State University:
University:

Administrative Review (AD14) Committee, Chair, Provost and Administrative Office, Penn State Harrisburg, 2005-06.

Promotion and Tenure Committee, Great Valley Campus, Fall 2001.

College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) Professional Master’s Degree Committee, Fall 2000-2003.

College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST) Curriculum Sub Committee, Fall 1999.

Education Technology Services Advisory Committee, 1995-2002.

Teaching and Learning with Technology CIC Committee, 1996-1998.

Task Force to Review Graduate Management Program at Penn State Great Valley Campus, April 1994.

Search Committee, Senior Associate Dean, 2006-07.

Promotion and Tenure Committee, 2001-02; 2003-04; 2005-06 (Chair); 2006-07.

Senate Committee - Information Technology, 1997-2004.

Administrative Review Committee, Associate Dean, Research, 2001-02.

Search Committee, School of Education and Behavioral Science, 2000-01.

Search Committee for Director of School of Business Administration (SBA), 1998-99.

New College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST), Planning Committee, 1998-99.

Facilitator, Strategic Planning, 1998-99.

Promotion and Tenure Committee, 1996-1998.

Committee on Teaching Effectiveness, 1996-present.

Teaching Effectiveness Development Day, Co-Chair Fall 1996.

Graduate Coordinators Committee, 1996-present.

Search Committee, Director of Information Technology, 1995-96.

Search Committee, Training and Development, 1997.

Computer Facilities Committee, Chair 1994-95.

Faculty Development Day Multimedia presentation, August 1994.

Computer Facilities Committee, 1992-94, chair 1993-94.

Student Affairs Committee, 1992-93.

Evaluation Committee for Associate Provost for Research and Graduate Studies, January-February 1992.

Faculty Affairs Committee, College Faculty Council, Chair, 1991 -1992.

College Director of Computer and Information Systems Search Committee, Chair, 1991.

Task Force, Economic Development, 1990-91.

College Promotion and Tenure Committee, 1990.

Campus Associate Provost Search Committee, 1989-90.

Chairman, Department of Business Administration Division Director Search Committee, 1984- 1985.

Chairman, Search Committee, Computer Center Manager, 1984.

Computer Facilities Committee, 1978-1985.

Curriculum and Academic Affairs Action Team, 1998-present.

Development and/or update of several curriculum proposals/programs

MBA

Undergraduate Information Systems

Program Assessment for Accreditation, 2005-06.

Search Committee for Information Systems/Information Sciences and Technology, 2001-02.

Promotion and Tenure Committee, Chair, 2000; 2001-02.

Promotion and Tenure Committee, 1998-99.

Coordinator CINSY and PROMIS Programs, 1998-99.

Coordinator, IS Program, Spring 1991-92; 1995; 1998-99.

Staff Search and Screening Committee, 1999.

Advisor, Graduate Alumni Affiliate Association, 1995-2004.

Graduate Action Team, 1995-present, Team Leader 1995-97.

WEB Master, 1996-2003 for SBA site.

Class Schedule Coordinator, 1996-present

Curriculum and Academic Affairs Action Team, Co-leader, 1996-98.

AACSB Support Activities (included assistance with written materials, meetings with

accreditation team, organizing records, and participation via action teams), on-going.

Curriculum Action Team, Co-chair, 1992-present.

Technology Advisor , 1991-present.

Master's Degree in Information Systems Committee, Proposal Chair, 1989-1992 (The MSIS Program passed the University committees and commenced in 1993. It now has approximately 80 students).

Instructional Resources Committee and Task Force, Chair 1991-92.

Computer Technology Committee, Chair, 1990-present.

Research Workshop Planning and Organizing Committee, 1989-90.

Strategic Planning, School of Business Administration, 1989-90.

Advisor, Student Chapter, Data Processing Management Association, 1980-1985.

Chair, Department of Business Administration Qualitative Faculty Decision Group, 1984.

Curriculum Committee, 1981-1985.